Four men charged following Cannabis discovery in Blackpool

Plants were discovered in property on Hawes Side Road

Author: Louisa KingPublished 15th Aug 2024

Lancashire Police have charged four men in connection with the discovery of a cannabis growth at a property in Blackpool.

Our officers were called to an address on Hawes Side Road, Blackpool, at 1.44am yesterday (14th August), to a report of a burglary.

A large number of cannabis plants were found at the property, and four men were later arrested after two cars were stopped – one near to the M55 slip road and the second on the M6 in Cumbria.

Following consultation with the Crown prosecution Service, the following have been charged:

Artur Sala, 34, of Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, charged with aggravated burglary of a dwelling house.

Arsen Sulaj, 24, of The Ladle, Middlesbrough, charged with aggravated burglary of a dwelling house.

Sebastian Buga, 25, of Surrey Street, Middlesbrough, charged with aggravated burglary of a dwelling house.

George Chiru, 30, of Aire Street, Middlesbrough, charged with aggravated burglary of a dwelling house, possession of a Class B controlled drug with intent to supply, and driving a motor vehicle without insurance.

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